What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Handforth?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Handforth is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Handforth?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Handforth is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Handforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pointing Dog via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Handforth?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Handforth via Moorgate station, London Euston and Wilmslow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Handforth?

The distance between Chelmsford and Handforth is 216 miles. The road distance is 192.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to Handforth without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Handforth without a car is to train via Stockport which takes 3h 58m and costs £75 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to Handforth?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chelmsford to Handforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Handforth bus from?

Chelmsford to Handforth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Handforth train from?

Chelmsford to Handforth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to Handforth?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Handforth is to train via Stockport which takes 3h 58m and costs £75 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Handforth bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Handforth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Handforth train arrive?

Chelmsford to Handforth train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Handforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Handforth is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Chelmsford to Handforth.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to Handforth?

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Where can I stay near Handforth?

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Chelmsford to Handforth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to Handforth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Stockport
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool StreetClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to StockportLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 58m
£75–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station777
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
8h 5m
£29–71
Drive 191.3 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Handforth191.3 mi
3h 47m
£48–70
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4h 46m
£91–279
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool StreetClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to WilmslowLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 59m
£73–301
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to PeterboroughStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to StockportNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 22m
£46–192
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
6h 8m
£64–173
Train to London City Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
6h 21m
£211–447
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Stockport
6h 47m
£75–188

Chelmsford to Handforth by train and bus

215Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.3 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Handforth, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Handforth via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Euston Station, London Euston, and Stockport in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pointing Dog via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 8h 5m.

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